Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park.
2023 Holiday Train Schedule
The 2023 Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 7th to the 30th (6:00 to 9:00 pm). (Excluding December 24th and 25th) All hours are weather permitting.
Holiday Train Tickets
Train: $5 Carousel: $3. Children under age 3, free with paid adult. Express Ticket: $7. Includes 1 train ride & 1 carousel ride.
Parking
Parking is available in Oak Meadow Park parking lot. A parking fee may be administered by the Town of Los Gatos. If no attendant is present, then there is no charge for parking. Overflow parking is available along University Avenue.
Parking is usually $6.
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Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF at Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture.
Nutcracker Sweets is a danced storytelling, developed in a special 50-minute version and performed with live music for children of all ages. “Nutcracker Sweets feels like a dance theater production, not a traditional Nutcracker, and pure, unadulterated fun.”
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Nutcracker Performance Dates and Times
December 5, 2026 at 11:00am and 1:30pm December 6, 2026 at 11:00am and 1:30pm December 12, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm December 13, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm December 19, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm December 20, 2026 at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm
Hometown Holiday Celebration & Parade! Pleasanton’s Hometown Holiday Parade: Includes Floats, Marching Bands, Community Groups, and More!
5:00 p.m. — Hometown Holiday Parade Includes Floats, Marching Bands, Community Groups, and More! The parade starts just before the Main Street Bridge and proceeds south ending at Abbie Street.
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6:45 pm (*Time is approximate – tree lighting takes place shortly after the parade). Includes Musical Entertainment, Tree Lighting by the Mayor, and Special Appearance by Santa.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow the parade at the Pleasanton Arch on Main Street.”
Oakland Ballet Company invites East Bay teachers and students to take part in our special, educational student programs. During Production in Action performances, students are treated not only to full-length versions of upcoming OBC performances, but also witness the behind-the-scene elements of a professional dance performance, such as scene changes.
BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area.
Free Family Concert with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
Enjoy a special family treat before the holidays with Bankhead Resident Companies, Livermore Amador- Symphony playing seasonal holiday favorites and Valley Dance Theatre performing selections from The Nutcracker.
The concert is free, but tickets are required for admission.
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